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Interesting race here showing the difference between two forced induction options offering different power curves. The Horsepower Freaks (RIP) Stage 2 Turbo E46 M3 in the video is definitely making more torque than the Active Autowerke Gen II Level III supercharged E92 M3. But, the E92 M3 is making its torque peak toward redline and having extra revs over the S54 inline-6 in the E46 M3 definitely shows its strength here as the supercharged E92 M3 is able to beat the turbocharged E46 M3.

Both cars have meth injection and both are on the stock engine internals. The E46 M3 is slightly lighter but the E92 M3 has the quicker shifting transmission. The supercharged car wins this round no doubt causing a lot of turbo E46 M3 owners proclaiming superiority due to peak torque figures to scratch their heads. It's where you make the horsepower that counts in a roll on race and combine a strong top end with a quick shifting dual clutch and you have the result you see here.

It will be interesting to see what happens when built motor E92 M3 S65 V8's go up against built motor E46 M3 S54 inline-6's. BimmerBoost will be sure to make that comparison happen.

I should be confident as I have a better understanding of the two platforms and how they compare I believe. I'll come to them if I have to. One way or another the comparison between these motors will happen and for years to come. It's all in good fun or it should be.

Ya with AA changing hardware throughout the cycle as they do different names become necessary. Their E46 M3 setups underwent a lot of revisions as well. I don't even know what "Gen" they are up to now.

You should get in touch with fbodyfreak on YouTube. I believe they are located in houston and he is constantly posting on YouTube. It seem they race every weekend lol. I believe he could match your e36 up with a good race.

yea- i can find 1000 hp cars in houston actually pretty easy... but BMW's are another story. only a few big horsepower BMW's are around here (as far as i can see)..

I'm working on the cleanest E39 M5 i have seen in forever.....and from the owner I did hear mention of a alpine E36 single turbo that supposed to make some power right down from the shop- he told him to swing on by

yea- i can find 1000 hp cars in houston actually pretty easy... but BMW's are another story. only a few big horsepower BMW's are around here (as far as i can see)..

I'm working on the cleanest E39 M5 i have seen in forever.....and from the owner I did hear mention of a alpine E36 single turbo that supposed to make some power right down from the shop- he told him to swing on by